Fintech / Regtech

    Fintech / Regtech

    Crypto-related Financial Stability Risks are Increasing: FSB

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2022

    Crypto-related financial stability risks could “rapidly escalate”, underscoring the need for “timely and pre-emptive” evaluation of possible policy responses.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Commences Review of Consumer Data Right

    By Editors | 16/02/2022

    The review will explore the extent to which implementation of the CDR drives value for consumers, increases competition, and drives innovation in data services.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thai SEC Proposes New Rules on Crypto-related Advertising

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/02/2022

    Advertisements related to cryptocurrencies in public areas will be prohibited, but advertising of services “can still be carried out normally”.

    Fintech / Regtech

    IMF Paper Offers Insights from Six CBDC Pioneer Projects

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/02/2022

    A new IMF paper offers lessons on CBDCs drawn from ongoing projects in China, the Bahamas, Sweden, Uruguay, Canada and the ECCU.

    Fintech / Regtech

    DBS to Offer Retail Crypto Trading by Year End

    By Mark Johnston | 15/02/2022

    DBS plans to make access to its institutional trading desk for digital assets more convenient and to launch retail services by year-end.

    AML / KYC

    In Conversation With Siddhant Sahai, Deutsche Bank

    By Bradley Maclean | 15/02/2022

    Siddhant Sahai says a greater focus on inter-bank relationship monitoring and timely sharing of information are needed to truly address financial crime risks.

    ESG / Sustainability

    JPX Commences Research On ‘Digitally Tracked Green Bonds’

    By Editors | 14/02/2022

    JPX plans to issue the bond to help it achieve carbon neutrality, while at the same time enabling investors to track its progress over time.

    AML / KYC

    MAS Issues Guidance on Tech Adoption for Remote CDD

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2022

    MAS identifies good industry practices used to guard against fraud, impersonation, and document tampering in a non-face-to-face setting.

    Fintech / Regtech

    UN Agency Approves Technical Standards Project for NFTs

    By Editors | 14/02/2022

    The project is led by Tencent, with support from other companies, universities and institutions including Ant Group.

    AML / KYC

    In Conversation With Nathan Newman, AUSTRAC

    By Bradley Maclean | 11/02/2022

    Nathan Newman says regulated entities are uplifting their AML capabilities but could do more to apply appropriate assurance to their upgrades.

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